Major People of The Crusades

  • Pope Urban II
  • Saladin
  • Pope Innocent III



Pope Urban II
Pope Urban II is known mainly for launching the First Crusade.

In 1095, Pope Urban II called a council in the city of Clermont, France. He was the main speaker at the event. His methods of convincing people to join the crusades were picturing the misery of the provinces of Asia and by explaining people that didn't even believe in Jesus were living and in control of Jerusalem. Shortly after the council, the First Crusade started.

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Pope Urban II





Saladin
Saladin was the leader of the Muslim army during the Crusades. He is known as the most famous Muslim hero.
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Saladin

Here is a short video on Saladin declaring a jihad and defeating the Christian crusaders.


Pope Innocent III
Pope Innocent III was the pope who launched the Fourth Crusade.
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